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Authentic Leadership Webinar May 25th View this email in your browser MAY 2018 - In This Issue: MAY AT THE AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP CENTER AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP FOR WHAT?  AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP SUMMER PROGRAM WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?  LISTENING IS THE SECRET WEAPON OF GOOD LEADERS 15 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO REMAIN AN AGILE LEADER AND THE WINNERS ARE. . . . MINDFUL AT WORK: Early Bird Ends 5/14 FOUNDATIONS OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP May at the Authentic Leadership Center! Authentic Leadership for What?  Dear Leaders, It makes sense that the practice of authentic leadership begins with ourselves, and yet too much focus on "self" can become a trap.  When this happens to us individually, or to our organizations, it is helpful to lift our gaze, look around and ask, "Who is benefiting from all of this and how? Is my practice actually making a difference to the people and situations around me?"  Cultivating mindfulness and presence is a good first step toward personal authenticity and lays the ground for authentic relationships.  Practicing skillful and authentic communication allows us to mobilize our teams and organizations and, hopefully, inspire them toward wise action.  When we apply our practice to working with others, we can begin to answer the question, "Authentic leadership for what?"  At the Authentic Leadership Center we have been inspired by our many alumni who have brought authentic leadership into their lives and organizations to facilitate real change.  Recently, faculty and coaches from the Authentic Leadership center have also begun partnering with some of our alumni to offer custom programs in a variety of organizations.  For example, we provided training in coaching skills for managers for a government agency in Jamaica and we are developing an authentic leadership program for the natural products industry. Individually and collectively we can lift our gaze and dare to have greater impact in the world.   With gratitude, Susan Skjei Authentic Leadership Summer Program Don't Miss our Final Webinar before the Summer Program begins. Join us May 25th, 2018 for a chance to win a scholarship to the upcoming program. Become the Leader the World Needs Now June 4-August 10, 2018 | 10-Weeks Online + Two 5-Day Seminars Activate your personal and professional transformation with this in-depth, 10-week experiential course. Learn the power of mindfulness and authentic communication for leading collaborative change. Learn More & Apply   Register Now What Is Mindfulness?  Mindfulness is an inherent human ability that can be strengthened through practice. Based on ancient methods for "calming the mind" it has gained credibility and popularity in the last 40 years. Read More Susan Skjei Susan Skjei is the Director of the Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University. She has more than 25 years experience in neuroscience, Buddhism, and organizational and leadership working with thousands across the globe. A former vice president and chief learning officer of a fortune 1000 company, Susan is also an Acharya (senior teacher) in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition.  Listening Is the Secret Weapon of Good Leaders Instead of limiting their understanding to one-dimensional perceptions heard through filtered messages and unchecked perceptions, leaders should proactively seek to understand what "the ground truth." Read More...  15 Effective Ways To Remain An Agile Leader Being an effective leader takes tact and initiative. You need to see the vision of your company and lead your entire team to the finish line with ease. No matter the obstacles that come your way, you need to find a way to overcome them without fear. You must be agile in your attempts and succeed at every turn. And the Winners are. . . .  This Months Draw of the Mindful at Work Program Congratulations to Sharon Colby  Authentic Leadership Webinar Scholarship Congratulations to Darrell Bouldin Please be sure to check your email for notification and process.   Mindful at Work Early Bird Ends May 14th! Enhance Well-Being, Collaboration and Results June 18-August 11, 2018 | 8-weeks Online What if work was less effort and daily challenges felt lighter and more manageable? What if we could increase our capacity for focus, innovation, and collaboration? Mindfulness - an inherent human ability - is strengthened through awareness and practice. Learn More & Register Try a sample of the course: Free 7-day Mini Course Join us for the next Free Webinar on June 20th, 2018. Foundations of Authentic Leadership Program Bring Who You Are To How You Lead October 5 - 7, 2018 | 3-day Workshop at Shambhala Mountain Center Drawing on principles and practices from contemplative traditions as well as contemporary approaches to leadership and organizational learning, this program will foster deep personal insights, enhance interpersonal skills, and increase overall leadership effectiveness. Learn More & Apply Copyright © 2018 Naropa University - Institute, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you've attended a Naropa University event in the past or visited eNaropa.org Our mailing address is: Naropa University - Institute 2130 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, Co 80302 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. 47*DURvyzblz.72